DV 2021 AOS Only
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coffeemonster
Well-Known Member
I've read that submitting a DS-260 could have certain disadvantages, namely
1. it's a record of immigrant intent that could cause a problem later if you don't get the GC
2. there could be a delay if you submit it with the AOS option and then later want to change to CP
My question is, does paying the DV fee for AOS (as described here) have the same effect? Is there any potential downside to paying the fee when you're still not sure if your CN will become current?
1. it's a record of immigrant intent that could cause a problem later if you don't get the GC
2. there could be a delay if you submit it with the AOS option and then later want to change to CP
My question is, does paying the DV fee for AOS (as described here) have the same effect? Is there any potential downside to paying the fee when you're still not sure if your CN will become current?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. Yes it is - the AOS process spreadsheet states this information.
2. Not true.
A. Yes it does - demonstrates an immigrant intent - called out on the spreadsheet.
B. Fee is non refundable - also called out on the spreadsheet.
You should really spend some time going through the AOS process spreadsheet even while waiting to decide on your processing option.
coffeemonster
Well-Known Member
Got it, thanks!
Hello,
Thank you for your all support . I read your guide and many pages of this forum.
I have confusion on asylum seeker status.
I have arrived to United States in October 2019 with B visa. I have married with an Asylee in December 2019.
In February I have also applied for asylum. It is now pending. I won the lottery for 2021. My legal stay was up to April 2020 ( 6 month stay) . I was waiting for approval until March however it is still pending.
I applied to green card as I am here in the US and I want to get interviewed here.
I filled the ds 260 on 30th of July. I received an e mail regarding it is filled. However I did not get the 2nd NL.
My number is EU24xxx.
I have read someone in my situation that take approval from your forum. However lawyers says I will not get the green card because of my status “asylum pending”.
I read the excel table, and I think I can do AOS. Please confirm me. And you say the DS 260 is not mandatory for aos. And also as I understood even if I do not receive the 2nd NL, if my number will be current I will pay the fee and send the necessary documents. No need to anything else. For now I will just wait for the my current number.
Please confirm me. Maybe this message is unnecessary and stupid for you, but I really concern about my situation.
Thank you for your all support . I read your guide and many pages of this forum.
I have confusion on asylum seeker status.
I have arrived to United States in October 2019 with B visa. I have married with an Asylee in December 2019.
In February I have also applied for asylum. It is now pending. I won the lottery for 2021. My legal stay was up to April 2020 ( 6 month stay) . I was waiting for approval until March however it is still pending.
I applied to green card as I am here in the US and I want to get interviewed here.
I filled the ds 260 on 30th of July. I received an e mail regarding it is filled. However I did not get the 2nd NL.
My number is EU24xxx.
I have read someone in my situation that take approval from your forum. However lawyers says I will not get the green card because of my status “asylum pending”.
I read the excel table, and I think I can do AOS. Please confirm me. And you say the DS 260 is not mandatory for aos. And also as I understood even if I do not receive the 2nd NL, if my number will be current I will pay the fee and send the necessary documents. No need to anything else. For now I will just wait for the my current number.
Please confirm me. Maybe this message is unnecessary and stupid for you, but I really concern about my situation.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
What precisely is your question? What do you need confirmation on?
Sorry if I ask again but I really would like your opinion... any advice?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. You can leave it blank, you can also hand write “ongoing”
2. All the more better if you can get an updated verification letter that lists your salary.
joanne_angelia
New Member
Hi @Sm1smom,
Thank you for the additional information provided. I did read both the documents from ILRC. It was vey helpful.
Q: If I am receiving money from my parents from overseas to pay for my education (F1) and other living expenses, where do I mention that in form I-944. Is it under Part 3 Item 6 (Page 4)?
Ans: Yes you may list it there, (it could technically be argued that is not an income though).
1) What should I mention under "Type of Additional Income"? Will "Funds from parents" be sufficient?
2) How can I argue that it is not an income?
3) How much should I show in assets for a one person household?
4) Should I get an affidavit from my father stating that he will provide for the cost of food and lodging, tuition fees and all other expenses? Or is it unneseccary?
Thanks again!
Thank you for the additional information provided. I did read both the documents from ILRC. It was vey helpful.
Q: If I am receiving money from my parents from overseas to pay for my education (F1) and other living expenses, where do I mention that in form I-944. Is it under Part 3 Item 6 (Page 4)?
Ans: Yes you may list it there, (it could technically be argued that is not an income though).
1) What should I mention under "Type of Additional Income"? Will "Funds from parents" be sufficient?
2) How can I argue that it is not an income?
3) How much should I show in assets for a one person household?
4) Should I get an affidavit from my father stating that he will provide for the cost of food and lodging, tuition fees and all other expenses? Or is it unneseccary?
Thanks again!
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. Please use your discretion.
2. USCIS (not you) may argue the stipend/allowance from your parents is not an income. Meaning it does not meet the requirements for overcoming public charge perceptions.
3. For a person planning on using assets to demonstrate they will not be a public charge, the asset should be valued at 250% above the poverty guideline level - the asset needs to be easily disposable. Please use google to figure out what the poverty guideline level is.
4. Is your Dad currently in the US as a USC or LPR? If the answer is no, find someone in the US that meets the requirements to provide you with an I-134.
I apologies for this irrelative question. But I have no other trusted group to rely on.
In my Jordanian passport the issuing authority is Washington DC, because I renewed it recently here in the Jordanian embassy.
What should I put the issuing authority in the form?
Jordan Or Washington DC?
In my Jordanian passport the issuing authority is Washington DC, because I renewed it recently here in the Jordanian embassy.
What should I put the issuing authority in the form?
Jordan Or Washington DC?
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
The issuing authority is normally the institution (so example Jordan embassy, or Department of State or whatever you call it in Jordan) rather than place of issue.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Your issuing authority is Jordan.
Hi, we have close CNs (mine is EU59xx). I think we just have to wait for the next visa bulletin. No one has the crystal ball unfortunately.
Thank you!
I have a question re birth certificate and high school diploma. My family has already emailed me the copies of those docs with the copies of certified translations. Would they work, if I just print them out? Or do I need to have the originals of translations with the seals on them? Hope my question makes sense. Thank you!
BTW would it be better to wait for the number to become current before paying the administrative fee of $330? Or does it make sense to do it now, since the spreadsheet says it might take a few weeks to get the receipt back?